Whether you're looking for a nice quiet time to spend with your partner, or a kid-friendly restaurant that has a menu specially-designed menu, or a dinner party where you can move to some thumping beats, look no further -- SUNDAY MiD DAY gets you the best places to dine at this New Year's eve
Whether you're looking for a nice quiet time to spend with your partner, or a kid-friendly restaurant that has a menu specially-designed menu, or a dinner party where you can move to some thumping beats, look no furtheru00a0-- SUNDAY MiD DAY gets you the best places to dine at this New Year's eve
Soul foodu00a0
A full bar to go with music, entertainment and the regular food menu of the Fat Cat Caf ufffd. The party is scheduled to go on well past midnight, so for those who drop by after midnight, there will be a special soul food menu that includes X'Mas dishes like roasted pumpkin and burnt cheddar soup and prawn salads besides appetisers and mains choose from.u00a0
Cost:u00a0 As per bill, but book a table
At:u00a0 Fat Cat Caf ufffd, Andheri (W)
Call: 26732040 
Fine dining
Enjoy a flamboyant display of cooking skills by chef Wikan at the Teppanyaki counter, dim sums by chef Zhang, and curry and wok specialties with chef Cheng. A free pour of wines and spirits along with the signature Mai Tai and more is included. Starts 7.30 pm
At: Indiana Jones, Trident, Nariman Point
Cost:u00a0 Rs 5,500, for adults
Call: 66322011
Bollywood hungama
Hotel Sahara Star, Santacruz, has a food and beverages package which includes beverages, liquor, mixers, juices, a grand dinner from their Indian, Lebanese and Pan Asian cuisine kitchens, DJ music, and the main event on the stageu00a0-- performances by Mallika Sherawat and Mugdha Godse, among others. Mars Lounge will host kids up to age 10 with nanny services, buffet and movies.
At: Sahara Star, Santacruz (E)
Cost: Rs 12,500 (for adults); Rs 5,500 (children)
Call: 9819084101
Care for Soma?u00a0
Appetisers, a delectable main course and delicious desserts besides fabulous cocktails. That's Soma at the Grand Hyatt for you.
At: Soma, Grand Hyatt, Santa Cruz
Cost: Rs 4,000 (includes food and unlimited drinks)
Call: 6676 1149
It all adds up
Perhaps to ensure that you have a sinfully-good time, Kino 108 will serve seven cocktailsu00a0-- one for every deadly sin, besides Italian food. And to really usher in the New Year, a breakfast buffet is also on the cards. Private lounges with service, bar menu and controlled-sound settings can be booked.
At: Kino 108, Andheri West
Cost: Rs 5,000 (cover charge per couple; unlimited food and alcohol)
Call: 61626410
Sparkling Seventies
Enjoy a buffet spread of Continental, Chinese and Indian dishes (non-vegetarian and vegetarian) in your sequinned and bootleg pants, as 180 degrees throws a 70s theme party. Liquor and non-alcoholic drinks will be served as well.u00a0
At: 180 Degrees, Hotel Grand Sarovar Premiere, Goregaon (W)
Cost: Rs 5,999 (Couples); Rs 3,999 (Stags) and Rs 1,999 (Children 3 to 10 years)
Call: 28718000
Mediterranean meal
Souk's serving up an exotic buffet of Mediterranean fare. The package includes unlimited selected wines, cocktails, mocktails and IMF liquor with a performance by Red Hot & Cool.
At: Souk, The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Colaba
Cost: Rs 9,000 per person
Call: 66653366
Level headed
At the twin level dance floors of Pebble Bay, you can shake a leg and catch a buffet of Indian with Coastal specialties, unlimited IMF liquor and Black Dog Whiskey included in the package.
At:u00a0 Pebble Bay, Bandra
Cost:u00a0 Rs3,500 (couples); Rs 1,500 (stags)
Call: 26425056
Afternoon party
Don't forget, January 1 falls on a weekend after all. Wake up in time for a lazy brunch at FiftyFive East with an assortment of main courses and desserts, accompanied by martinis.
At:u00a0 FiftyFive East, Grand Hyatt, Santacruz
Cost:u00a0 Rs 2,250
Call: 6676 1149
All that jazz
A feast of Italian dishes and free-flowing spirits served with some jazz and a performance by Delhi folk rock band Indian Ocean. Special provision can be made for children, but the organisers only ask that you let them know in advance.u00a0
At: Westin Mumbai Garden City, International Business Park, Oberoi Garden City, Goregaon (E),
Cost: Rs 6,999
Call: 39884444
Frog dance
At Blue Frog, a specially created menu of roast leg of lamb, roast turkey, yellow fin tuna, shawarma station and an oyster bar with plump Kerala oysters await you. Listen to retro, funk, pop and dance tunes with access to Blue Frog's signature cocktails and champagne.
At: Blue Frog, Lower Parel
Cost: Rsu00a0 4,000 (per person, Rs 6,000 for pod seating); Rs 6,000 (per couple; Rs 9,000u00a0 for pod seating)
Call: 61586158
Terrace view
At Patio's terrace party, find yourself some delicious coastal and Indian fare buffet besides the thumping music. Package also includes unlimited IMF liquor. Party ends at 2 am.
At: Patio, Juhu
Cost: Rs 2,000 (stags); Rs 3,600 (couples)
Call: 66960902
Only munchies
From December 24 to 31, visit the Taj Lands End for the Champagne Afternoon Teau00a0-- a buffet spread of finger-bite starters and sandwiches, Christmas goodies and a glass of champagne.
At: Atrium Lounge, Taj Lands End, Bandra
Cost: Rs 1,500 per person
Call: 66681234
Epicurean delight
A pan Asian cuisine and a multi-cuisine dinner buffet await you at Courtyard by Marriott. Try the Lamb boti kabab, Hyderabadi biryani and Malbari fish curry at the MoMo Caf ufffd. Else try delicacies from seven different South East Asian countries like the Tom Yam Goong soup, and Goong Phad Kra Tieam Prick-Thai at Red Zen.
At: Courtyard by Marriott, Santacruz east
Cost: Rs 1,800 to 2,000
Call: 1800 102 5000
Party time
Go for a lavish multi-cuisine buffet along with both Indian and imported liquor at Dio's, where an in-house DJ will be churning out Bollywood and retro music.
At:u00a0 Dio's, Tardeo
Cost: Rs 2,500 (couples)
Call: 9820721555
Couples only
Enjoy an Italian buffet at Mangii Ferra. Package includes unlimited Indian made foreign liquor and imported drinks. There'll be a DJ playing. No stags allowed.
At:u00a0 Mangii Ferra, Vile Parle
Cost:u00a0 Rs 6,500
Call: 66751728
Under one roof
Citrus, the all-day dining restaurant offers an elaborate buffet including salads, sushi and salmon. Complete your meal with delectable desserts.
At: Citrus, The Leela Kempinski , Andheri (E)u00a0
Cost: Rs 3,750 per person
Call: 66911290
Happy meals
Lotus Caf ufffd and Saffron of the J W Marriott serves up a sumptuous buffet comprising kebabs and continental dishes besides having entertainment for kids. Both will have a themed kids' area and fun freebies.
At: J W Marriott, Juhu
Cost: Rs 2,000 for 5-12 years (unlimited food and beverages). Rs 4,900 for Adults (Inclusive of unlimited food and alcoholic beverages)
Call: 66933344
Japanese delicacies
At San Qi, the higher you toss the Yee Sang salad the better your luck. Then sit back and enjoy a culinary showcase from rare Japanese Fugu to ethereal cuts from all over Asia.
At:u00a0 San Qi, Worli
Cost: Rs 900 (5-12 yrs); Rs 2,500 (per person)
Call: 24818000
Sweet somethings
And if you crave something sweet, head to Verandah, which has an array of Mediterranean desserts such as Black Forest and Chestnut Jiavara Yule logs all through Christmas and New Year. It's open 24 hours.
At:u00a0 Verandah, Trident, Nariman Point
Cost:u00a0 Rs 500 minimum spend
Call: 66322011
Cocktail golas
At Time and Again, feast on scrumptious food, unlimited premium alcohol, and cocktail golas till the wee hours of the New Year, all the while grooving to some in-house DJ music.
At: Time and Again, Andheri (W)
Cost: Rs 1,700 (per person)
Call: 9167880185
Dishing it outu00a0
Choose from delicious Mediterranean and Italian delicacies from the a la carte menu, as in-house
DJ Farhan plays music all night long. The table booking charge will be settled against your bill at the end of the evening.
At: Olive Bar & Kitchen, Mahalaxmi
Cost: Rs 2,500 per person
Call: 40859595
Dinner plansu00a0
Celebrate the New Year with a multi-cuisine buffet of Indian, continental and chineseu00a0 with a glass of champagne, house wine, beer or even mocktails.
At: Princess Lounge, Vile Parle
Cost: Rs 2,750 per person
Call: 26611111
Butler at your service
Enjoy the evening in your personal tent with a butler to cater to all your needs at Novotel Hotel. Party starts at 9, but the tents are limited, so book yours now. The offer includes a poolside dinner, and access to all the ballrooms.
At: Novotel hotel, Vile Parle
Cost: Rs 3,800 (stags); Rs 7,000 (couple)
Call: 9930944437
Mughlai all the way
Feast on a spread of five veg and non-veg starters including Amritsari jhinga, Lahori seekh and paneer tikka multani, biryani and curries. Indian and foreign wine, beer and liquor will also be available.
Don't forget to try the Vodka paan shot.
At: Punjab Grill, Lower Parel
Cost: Rs 2,011 (food, wine and beer); Rs 2,511 (includes liquor).
Call: 43473980
Italian connection
Savour exquisite Italian wine and food at the chic Fratelli Fresh restaurant at the Renaissance hotel, Powai. The package also includes free entry to Velvet Lounge night club, where the party will be on in full swing.
At: Fratelli Fresh, Renaissance Hotel, Powai
Cost: Rs 3,500
Call: 66927540
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Dimsums, anyone?
Balthazar and its Sea Jewel Banquet throw open its doors for a night of revelry -- sample 25 kinds of specially crafted Dimsums along with cocktails, unlimited alcohol from around the globe and an incomparable bar menu along with some funky DJ music.
At:u00a0 Balthazar, Santa Cruz
Cost:u00a0 Rs 6,000 (couple); Rs 3,000 (stags)
Call: 9167009486
Get tipsy
Usher in the New Year with a generous multi-cuisine dinner buffet, which includes selected wines, cocktails, mocktails and liquor and a DJ playing in the background. The party starts at 9 pm and ends at 3 am.
At:u00a0 Shamiana, The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Colaba
Cost:u00a0 Rs 4,750
Call: 66653366
Fun at Polly's
Celebrate at Polly Esther's with IMF liquor, cocktails, mocktails and unlimited multi-cuisine starters along with biryani.
At:u00a0 Polly Esther's, Colaba
Cost:u00a0 Rs 4,000 (couples); Rs 3,000 (stag)
Call: 22890444/51/52
Expand your Vista
Vista, at Taj Lands End, offers a buffet with an inspiring view of the Arabian Sea, along with a fine selection of champagne, wine, signature cocktails and single malts. Treat yourself and your loved ones to the best of fine dining to usher in the New Year.
At: Vista, Taj Lands End, Bandra
Cost: Rs 4,500
Call: 66681234
Heard this?
Mumbai's best eateries
CNNGo.com recently came out with its list of the best eateries in six Asian cities including Mumbai. The Best Eat Awards have been handed out to restaurants across 15 categories, including Best Parsi meal, Best Desi Dessert, Best Pav Bhaji, and even Best Evening Snack.
The judges were food bloggers and food critics.
So for the best dosa in the city, head to Sophia College and eat the Mysore Masala dosa made at a street cart.
For the Best Gourmet meal, head to the Tasting Room in Lower Parel and sample their soy and maple syrup marinated salmon.
The Golden Star thali featuringu00a0 three farsans, four vegetables, Gujarati dal, dal bati, dahi kadhi, dahi, four kinds of rotis, rice, pulao or masala khichdi, chutneys, papads, raitas and chaas, wins the prize for the Best Gujarati thali. If you're heading to Shanghai, Bangkok, Singapore, Hong Kong or Tokyo, you might want to run your eye on the site, which also features the 'Best Of' for these cities as well. What's missing? The contenders for these spots. Visit: https://www.cnngo.com/besteats
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